News and Advocacy

Cleaning House: The End of CPS's Contract with Aramark

As the custodial management contract with Aramark inside Chicago Public Schools (CPS) comes to an end, there’s a palpable mix of anticipation and reservation.The decision to bring management back unde

Make Students Feel Valued

In the wake of the post-COVID-19 pandemic world, we are witnessing a surge in stress and anxiety among our students.

Central Office Transformation for Equitable Teaching & Learning

Central offices were set up over a century ago to handle business and regulatory functions. Today’s schools require a fundamentally new approach.

Watch AFSA Town Hall with U.S. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries

With the start of a new school year and the celebration of Labor Day, the AFSA leadership team had the opportunity to discuss critical issues impacting our schools and the labor community with U.S. House of Representatives Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

AFSA Member Named 2023 National Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year

We are shaping our future community and we need to teach and model for our students how to collaborate and be thoughtful, and that everyone has something to offer society.

Chasing the Dream of Equity

A new Economic Policy Institute report shows that racial economic disparities have persisted with limited policy focus on racial equity. Sixty years after the March on Washington, policy has failed to meet the economic demands.

America’s Unions Continue the March Toward Justice

Corporations and extremist politicians and judges are bent on dividing us and erasing the progress.

Puerto Rico School Leaders Back Decentralization of Educational System

Any reforms within an educational system that have the potential to elevate student learning, foster accomplishments and concurrently empower local educators represent a positive stride in the correct direction.

Welcome Back to School

Even now we feel some excitement, though we still feel the aftershock of the pandemic, and continue to experience its impact on student learning.